Typically, more range means more fuel is needed. For the A350-900ULR, the exceptional range it reaches is thanks to far more than just added fuel.
The triangular route will serve two destinations in the Indian Ocean.
Air Hong Kong, the all-cargo airline and wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, has signed a lease agreement for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter,…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters19 JunOn this week’s episode of AvTalk, Indian investigators issue a progress note, but don’t necessarily note their progress. After more than a decade of negotiations the European Parliament keeps its signature airline compensation legislation much the same. Qantas announces the first Project Sunrise route for its forthcoming Airbus A350-1000ULRs. And Spirt gets the go-ahead to auction off its assets, including its coveted slots at La Guardia Airport in New York. Helpful links for this week’s episode * IATA’s Save a life, not a bag campaign * Reuters reporting on the Pope’s plane problems * Delta Material Services Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2419 Jun
In late 2027, Qantas will launch the world’s longest nonstop flight, from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR), using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULRs, in what’s referred to as ”Project Sunrise.” With a flight time of well over 20 hours, these flights will be an absolute marathon, especially for those in economy.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19 JunOn 16 June 2026, a KLM Airbus A321-252NX registered PH-AXB, operating flight KL1583 from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, experienced a tail strike during landing on runway 02 in Lisbon. The aircraft involved was a relatively new Airbus A321neo in KLM’s short- to medium-haul fleet. The incident occurred during the landing phase, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun
IndiGo's 8-hour Bali flights showcase the A321XLR's potential to transform aviation route planning as we know it.
The Cathay Group is continuing to strengthen its cargo operations with Air Hong Kong signing a long-term lease agreement for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter. The move follows Cathay Cargo’s recent order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters and forms part of a broader strategy to expand capacity, enhance network flexibility and reinforce Hong Kong’s […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm19 JunAir Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Aleppo on 4 July 2026, further expanding its presence in the Syrian market. The new route will operate seven times weekly using the airline’s Airbus A320-family fleet. Flights will depart Sharjah at 08:00 and arrive in Aleppo at 10:35, with the return service leaving Aleppo […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun
A routine flight from Morocco to London Gatwick took a turn after a body was found in the wheel well of an Air Arabia Maroc Airbus A320.
What you can expect to spend on a one-way ticket and how to redeem miles for business class on the A350.
The design and engineering decisions that make the A350 so compelling.
Other aircraft, such as the Airbus A220 and the Embraer E195-E2, have also emerged as potential candidates.
By today's standards, the 737's cabin is rather narrow, and while the A320 is wider, it is far from the widest in its class.
Australian flag carrier Qantas has confirmed it will launch non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027 using an Ultra long range variant off the Airbus A350. Under the banner of Project Sunrise, Qantas is looking to make travel to Australia form long haul destinations like London easier and [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding18 JunAviation News – The Republic of Armenia has signed a milestone contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of six H145 helicopters, significantly upgrading the...
Airbus numbers looked great last month. In our earlier story around May deliveries, we focused on the CAAC’s role as
Air Insight•Addison Schonland18 Jun
Iberia launches a new long-haul route with the A321XLR, marking a return to Canada after 30 years of absence.
The Royal Canadian Air Force received the first of 19 H135 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, under the Future Aircrew Training programme.
For nearly a decade, Qantas has been teasing how it will launch nonstop flights from Australia’s East Coast to London (LHR) and New York (JFK), under its ”Project Sunrise” concept. Initially, the idea was that these flights would be operated out of Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL), which is why the airline ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs, which are specially designed long haul aircraft for these missions.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig18 Jun